Fire Science Technology Certificate

Students who wish to concentrate on meeting the requirements for entry level employment in the fire service or promotional opportunities will develop the required knowledge, skills and abilities in fire suppression, fire prevention, training and administration.  opportunities also exist with private industry safety programs, insurance companies and fire equipment manufacturing firms.  Through the expertise of the faculty and the exposure to professional fire service personnel, students can expect to be trained in the latest theories and techniques in fire technology, firefighting skills and emergency medical training.

40 -80 students annually.

Students completing this program will be able to identify and discuss the concepts and theories related to the fire service including its history and development, fire prevention techniques and protection equipment, fire behavior and chemistry and firefighter safety.  Students will also be able to recognize the tools and equipment used in the fire service and demonstrate their safe and proper use.  Students will also demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to function within the fire service, as well as, display the values, ethics and professionalism required to be successful.  

This certificate is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in the skills and methods used in the fire service. Students will be taught the manipulative skills and technical knowledge in emergency medicine, firefighter basic and advanced skills as well as specialty areas including but not limited to hazardous materials, fire inspections and investigations, technical rescue, water rescue and wildland firefighting.  All these skills are required to qualify for employment and promotional positions with firefighting agencies. Additional opportunities also exist with private industry safety programs, insurance companies and fire equipment manufacturing firms.